University of Teacher Education in Special Needs

Between Strain and Strength: A Longitudinal Examination of the Reciprocal Associations Among School Staff’s Self-Efficacy, Attitudes Towards Inclusion, and Emotional Exhaustion

A school district offered online materials, counselling, and workshops to support staff in handling challenging situations across 19 inclusive schools. A formative evaluation accompanied the project. A two-wave survey about one year apart (NT1 = 835; NT2 = 800) examined stability...

Risk and Protective Factors for the Development of Career Resources: Results of the “Empower Peers 4 Careers” Intervention Study

The transition from school to work represents a key developmental challenge during adolescence. Career resources—personal, social, and identity-related factors that support career orientation and preparation—are crucial for navigating this transition. From a resilience perspectiv...

Distinct or similar? Career choice motivation in preservice special education and secondary school teachers

Abstract Career choice motives play a central role in teacher development, professional commitment and retention. Although special education is often assumed to attract individuals with strong pedagogical and altruistic motives and lower extrinsic orientations, empirical evidence...